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- Best steam mop for sanitizing Haan FS-20 Sanitizing Steam Mop *Est. $95
- Budget steam mop Bissell 1867-7 Steam Mop *Est. $70
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- Adjustable, swiveling handle
- Affordable
- Pedal power switch
- Easy to fill and maneuver
- Very small water reservoir
- Three minute warm-up
- Durability complaints
- Sanitizing takes 15 seconds
Reviews praise the SteamFast SF-140 as a good, budget steam mop. It offers an adjustable, swiveling handle that's long enough even for tall users (with a maximum length of 47 inches). The machine-washable microfiber covers attach easily with hook and loop fasteners, and a power switch on the foot pedal eliminates strain on the hand or wrist. The 4.8-pound weight is reasonable, and indicator lights indicate when steam is ready or the reservoir needs filling. Extra microfiber covers are available (*Est. $15 for two). The main drawbacks are a relatively long wait for steam (about three minutes), and a relatively short 19-foot power cord. The reservoir holds only about 7 ounces of water, which owners say lasts about seven minutes, and can leak if overfilled. The reservoir is fine for small areas, but for longer steam time at about the same price point, reviews recommend the Bissell 1867-7 Steam Mop (*Est. $70).
We found only one comparison review that includes the SF-140; the test was performed by a group of neighbors in Austin, Texas, and results are posted at Amazon.com. We found the most owner-written reviews of the SteamFast SF-140 at Walmart.com, where nearly 400 users report on their experiences with it. Reviews at Amazon.com and BestBuy.com fill in some details and give the steam mop the same reasonably high average rating. The review at Bestcovery.com ranks this model as the best budget steam mop based on its features, price and owner-written reviews, but it doesn't document any testing.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org reviews and rates 10 steam mops, discussing their effectiveness on certain flooring types, residual water left on the floor and how long the units produced steam. In addition, it offers a buying guide and forums to discuss common questions with steam mops. Though ConsumerReports.org offers an area for user reviews, at the time of this report, no user reviews were reported.
Review: Steam Mops and Steam Mop Ratings, Editors of and contributors to ConsumerReports.org
2. Amazon.com
This detailed comparison review of seven steam mops is based on tests done by a group of neighbors in Austin, Texas. The SteamFast SF-140 Steam Mop is praised for its affordability, but testers say it's somewhat flimsy. The water tank is small and can overfill easily resulting in water leaks.
Review: The Top Steam Mops: Results of Steam Mop First Hand Comparisons and Studying of Comps, "A. Chandler", Aug. 7, 2009
3. Walmart.com
At Walmart.com, the SteamFast SF-140 earns an average of 4 stars out of 5 based on more than 450 reviews. Many owners say that they wish the cord were longer or the water reservoir bigger. Some report durability problems, and others complain that the floor is left too wet. But the majority, about 78 percent, are happy with the SF-140, reporting that the SteamFast mop is easy to push, cleans well and heats quickly.
Review: SteamFast Hard Floor Steam Mop, SF-140, Contributors to Walmart.com
4. Amazon.com
Of the 80 or so owners reviewing the SteamFast SF-140 at Amazon.com, more than 70 percent give the mop an above average rating. Though many owners complain that a small reservoir limits the cleaning time and that the mop has a flimsy design, they also believe that for the price the SteamFast SF-140 is a great buy. A few owners report defective units that are unable to produce steam or that stop working after a few uses.
Review: SteamFast SF-140 1000-Watt Hard-Floor Steam Mop, Contributors to Amazon.com
This review names the SteamFast SF-140 the best budget steam mop, noting that it gets mixed reviews from owners but for the price is a good value with good features -- especially the long adjustable handle and the foot-pedal power switch. No testing is documented.
Review: Steam Fast SF-140 Steam Mop, Mariette Mifflin, Dec. 4, 2009
The SteamFast SF-140 Steam Mop gets the highest user reviews on this site, with owners noting its ease of use, but many wish it had a longer power cord and a larger water reservoir. For the price, they agree it is a good buy.
Review: SteamFast Steam Mop and Hard Floor Sanitizer, Contributors to HomeDepot.com
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